February 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” A comprehensive, personalized approach is needed for treating female pattern hair loss and obesity, involving multiple medical disciplines and lifestyle changes.
March 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” AA patients with comorbid conditions face more severe hair loss and need specific treatments.
254 citations
,
September 2014 in “Menopause” The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
151 citations
,
December 2004 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of alopecia areata in children is crucial to prevent severe progression.
33 citations
,
September 2018 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Human hair shafts inhibit Gram-positive bacteria growth but not Gram-negative bacteria.
October 2023 in “Journal of Gandhara medical and dental sciences” Quarantine increased hair fall, especially in young women, with no direct link to short sun exposure.
59 citations
,
October 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” Precise skin sampling is crucial to understand the role of P. acnes in acne.
April 2025 in “Health Science Reports” Smoking and lighter hair color increase alopecia risk, especially in women and those over 25.
16 citations
,
March 2013 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Cortisol and cortisone release from hair increases in steps over time during incubation.
January 2025 in “Kuwait Journal of Science” KRT71 gene variants may influence camel hair shape but don't fully explain it.
October 2024 in “Comprehensive Health and Biomedical Studies” Smoking and alcohol worsen hair transplant results.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Many women's hair growth products contain harmful ingredients, but eco-friendly options are available.
10 citations
,
June 2019 in “Cosmetics” Mixed-race individuals have hair with varied shapes and more root damage.
2 citations
,
November 2019 in “Case reports in women's health” Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.
February 2025 in “Cureus” New methods reliably assess hair regrowth and scalp health in hair loss patients.
90 citations
,
July 2014 in “Conservation Physiology” Hair cortisol levels in brown bears can be affected by both long-term and short-term stress.
74 citations
,
March 2006 in “Journal of Chromatography B” Hair analysis is promising for detecting drug misuse in livestock.
69 citations
,
May 2016 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” External factors can significantly affect hair cortisol levels, so it's not always a reliable stress marker.
50 citations
,
February 2013 in “BMC evolutionary biology” Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
3 citations
,
January 2014 in “Plastic surgery (Oakville. Print)” Hair transplant surgery is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss from scarring in Chinese patients.
February 2026 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Stress causes hair loss in students, needing stress management to improve health.
February 2025 in “Healthcare” Caffeine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
February 2024 in “Cureus” PRP therapy with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than PRP alone.
September 2023 in “Biomedicines” Squalene may be a marker for certain types of alopecia.
March 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences” Vitamin D analogues can significantly help hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata patients.
March 2024 in “American journal of veterinary research” Clippers are the best tool for collecting dog hair for chemical tests, being fast and stress-free for the dog.
122 citations
,
January 2006 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
84 citations
,
April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome may be caused by keratin gene mutations.